How old is someone named Lyndsey?
The average Lyndsey is 34 years old.
Half of all living Lyndseys are between 28 and 41.
When was Lyndsey popular?
Lyndsey had one big moment, peaking in 1990. 61% of the babies ever named Lyndsey arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
Popular names of 1990 · The most popular names of the 1990s →
Show the numbers by decade
| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 16 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 637 | 610 |
| 1980s | 5,861 | 5,700 |
| 1990s | 4,785 | 4,700 |
| 2000s | 2,415 | 2,400 |
| 2010s | 592 | 590 |
| 2020s | 114 | 110 |
How many Lyndseys are still alive?
About 14,000 Lyndseys are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 14,000 babies named Lyndsey since 1964.
Nearly every Lyndsey ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Lyndsey?
About two in three living Lyndseys are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Gen X 6%
- Millennial 64%
- Gen Z 27%
- Gen Alpha 3%
Is Lyndsey an old name?
Somewhat. Lyndsey is older than 57 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Lyndsey a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.8% of living Lyndseys are women.
Names the same age as Lyndsey
NAME TWIN
Lyndsey's name twin is Meghan. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Meghan's age curve is the closest match to Lyndsey's: 90% alike.
Other spellings: Lindsey (36)
Think you can guess a Gary's age?
Ten names, one slider each. Share your score.
Questions about the name Lyndsey
How old is the average Lyndsey?
The average Lyndsey in the US is 34 years old. The median is 35, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Lyndsey?
About 14,000 Lyndseys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 14,000 babies given the name since 1964.
When was the name Lyndsey most popular?
In 1990, when about 690 baby girls were named Lyndsey.
Is Lyndsey a Millennial name?
Yes. About 64% of living Lyndseys are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this